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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1955

Page

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Reed Signals Caution on Tax Cuts Amid Gaza Firing

Rep. Daniel A. Reed urged caution on extending income tax cuts next year. He warned inflation risks and strong military spending mean tax reductions should be considered only at the first safe opportunity. Reed cautioned against political expediency over national security and economic stability.

Washington Daniel A. Reed Reed Tax Writing House Ways and Means Committee Humphrey

Montana Building and Loan League to Meet in Butte

The annual Montana Building and Loan League gathering will be in Butte September 11 12 and 13 at the Finlen Hotel. John P Monahan of Prudential Federal Savings and Loan says 75 to 100 attendees are expected. Speakers include Stephen Slipher Ira Dixon and T T Taylor with Tim Sullivan presiding.

Montana Building and Loan League Butte John P. Monahan Prudential Federal Savings and Long Association Finlen Hotel Copper Bowl Stephen Slipher Washington, D.C United States Savings and Loan League Civic Center

Bert Jenkins Dies From Rodeo Injuries in Missoula

Bert Jenkins 26 of Bakersfield California died at a Missoula hospital after injuries from a Deer Lodge rodeo two weeks earlier. A Korean War veteran born August 29, 1929, he rode professionally for Zumwalt and Lake during the past five seasons. Survived by his parents and sister.

Missoula Bert Jenkins Bakersfield Calif Deer Lodge Jewell Kan Zumwalt & Lake L. E. Jenkins Clari N. Ridgeway

Walla Walla Riot Ringleader Captured in Butte

Herman C. Salter, 27, identified as a ringleader of the Walla Walla prison riot, was arrested in uptown Butte by Police Capt. Ed Molthen after escaping from Eastern Washington Mental Hospital. He denied then admitted his identity, held for extradition, and stripped for weapons search at the city jail.

Herman C., Salter Walla Walla Wash Eastern Washington Mental Hospital Uptown Butte Ed Molthen Salter Molthen Washington E. Park Evans

Labor leaders plan broad political push for 1956

AFL President George Meany and CIO President Walter Reuther pledge a united labor movement will intensify political activity after the December merger. They urge backing liberal legislation and organizing unorganized workers while opposing Taft Hartley and right to work laws. The Labor Day weekend saw heavy travel with 40 million cars on the road and an expected 400 traffic deaths, plus hurricane impacts reducing auto travel from Washington via 180000 travelers by auto.

Washington AFL George Meany CIO Walter Reuther Reuther United Labor Movement National Safety Council American Automobile Assn

Forest Fire Index Reaches Explosive Level in Deer Lodge Forest

Mass notes readings 65 to 70 on the 0 to 100 scale marking very high to extreme danger. Holiday visitors warned to follow safety rules and douse campfires, with fines for unattended fires or rubbish burning without a permit, as dry conditions persist and crews stay on standby.

Deerlodge National Forest Fred Mass Forest Service Mass

Bishop to Invest Msgr Hoff in Helena Rites

The Most Rev. Joseph Gilmore of Helena will invest Rt. Rev. Msgr. Norbert Hoff with robes at 7:30 P M Wednesday in Immaculate Conception Church. Clergy and laity from across the Helena Diocese attend with Knights of Columbus guard and Serra Club members in tribute. Hoff named a domestic prelate by Pope Pius XII and will be honored alongside Msgr. R V Kavanagh at Carroll College in a separate investiture Thursday.

Joseph Gilmore Helena Norbert Hoff Immaculate Conception Knights of Columbus Butte Serra Club Monsignor Hoff Pope Pius XII R. V. Kavanagh Carroll College Pius Kavanagh St. Helena Butte Monsignor Hoff Gilmore Joseph Schulte St. Paul Parish Anaconda James P. Gannon William J. Gannon Immaculate Conception Parish Timothy Moroney Msgr Montana Milwaukee Wis James Hoff Ida Casper Msgr. Hoff

Anaconda Co Mines to Switch to Mountain Standard Time

The Anaconda Company will observe Mountain Standard Time at 7 a.m. Tuesday Sept 6 1955. Daylight saving time becomes standard time at 7 a.m. DST ends and clocks shift to 6 a.m. local time.

Yanks Move Families to Bases in Morocco War-Torn Zone

In Rabat and Casablanca, the U S Air Force relocates about 100 at risk families to base trailer camps with a goal of housing all but 400 on bases by next June. The move follows unrest in French Morocco as France pursues self government by September 12.

Rabat Morocco U. S. Air Force Frederick E. Glantzberg Protectorate Air Force Casablanca Nouasseur USA Moroc

No Observance of Labor Day in Butte Draws Out-of-Town Visitors

Butte residents skip formal Labor Day ceremonies opting for family trips and regional outings. Central Labor Council holds a children’s treat, sports program, and dance in Anaconda while golf fans flock to the Butte Country Club for the Pro-Amateur tour. Nearby Dillon hosts its 75th jubilee with rodeo and fair attractions over Sunday and Monday as visitors travel to Virginia City and Gates of the Mountains area draws.

Butte Montana Central Labor Council Anaconda Butte Country Club Treasure State Virginia City Lewis and Clark Caverns Gates of the Mountains Dillon

Coast Guard Ends Search for Ghost Ship Off Columbia

The Coast Guard said cutter Yacona and a search aircraft have given up rescue efforts for a drifting vessel dubbed a Ghost ship about 500 miles off the Columbia River mouth, last seen Monday.

Seattle U.P Coast Guard Yacona Columbia River

Montana Weather Summary East and West Regions

Montana forecast shows fair conditions across the state with variable temperatures. East and south areas cool slightly on Sunday, with highs 75 to 85 in the east and warmer 75 to 85 in the west Monday for a mild rise. West Montana expects 85 to 90 high Sunday and Monday with little temperature change.

Montana

Enrollment to rise in Butte county schools as term opens

General increases in enrollment are expected in rural and urban public and parochial schools in Butte and Silver Bow County as classes prepare to open after Labor Day. Supt George Haney notes more teachers will be needed in several elementary schools District No 1. Catholic high schools parochial grade schools and rural grade schools plan full time classes by Tuesday morning at 9 o clock Girls Central High School will enroll freshmen Tuesday with other grades staggered. Butte High School has enrolled 700 freshmen since Aug 23 for lockers and orientation. Maybelle Hogan county superintendent says more than last year s 200 pupils will be enrolled in four rural schools with new teacher assignments listed for Rocker and Ramsey districts.

Butte Silver Bow County Supt George Haney Girls Central High School Butte High School Maybelle Hogan Rocker Rosemary Dolan Ann McCormick Butte. Ramsey Genevieve Smith

Missoula Gas Plan Faces Export-Import Clash

J E Corette of Montana Power Co said a Canadian five year import permit conflicts with the FPC 20 year import rule. He will fly to Washington to seek a solution as Montana Power cannot bring gas to Missoula until the issue is resolved.

Montana Power Co Washington, D. C Federal Power Commission FPC J. E. Corette Alberta Missoula Corette United States Power Company

First Solo Flight Around World Highlighted

Wiley Post became the first American to fly solo around the world on July 22, 1933. An unrelated Want Ads section offers companionship ads and a bedroom apartment listing at 0000 W. Galena with kitchenette and refrigerator rental details.

Wiley Post Galena

Berserk 15-Year-Old Kills Secretary Then Flees Sioux Falls

In Sioux Falls South Dakota a 15-year-old boy Ronnie Laughlin wearing pajamas fatally wounded secretary Johanna Espetwedt and wounded his grandmother and two others in an apartment near the business district. The youth fled barefoot after the shooting as police pursued. Espetwedt, daughter of farmer John Espetwedt near Estelline, had only recently taken the secretarial job.

Sioux Falls S. D Ronnie Laughlin Johanna Esperwedt Miss Espetwedt John Espetwedt Estelline

Deadline for replies on U.N. cease-fire proposal

Fighting along the Gaza Strip border flared as Maj. Gen. Burns set a 5 p.m. Sunday deadline for replies. Israel signaled conditional acceptance while both sides reported heavy shelling and an Egyptian claim of Israeli armor incursions with casualties.

Jerusalem Gaza Strip Israel Egypt E. L. M. Burns Palestine U. N Foreign Ministry Burns Gaza Raeli Strip Cairo U. N. Truce Organization Beeri Moredechai Mordechai Markim Foreign Office Burn

Democrats Plan Heavy Attack on Ike's Program

Democratic liberals in Congress prepare to oppose many Eisenhower administration proposals in the upcoming session. They expect limited opposition on foreign policy, with emphasis on domestic issues and potential clashes over economic and social policies. Senator Stennis signals a strategy to challenge GOP claims of bipartisan foreign support.

Washington Eisenhower Sen Stennis D-Miss George D-Ga Senate Republican Policy Committee GOP

Traffic Deaths Mount Rapidly During Labor Day Weekend

The Associated Press reports 131 traffic deaths by midnight as Labor Day weekend continues. Fifteen drownings and 15 other accidents push the toll to 161, outpacing earlier council estimates of about 400 deaths for the period. Ned H Dearborn warns the toll could rise further as speeds stay high and caution lags.

Associated Press National Safety Council Ned H. Dearborn Dearborn Warsaw

California Heat Wave Brings Death Toll Soars

Los Angeles County coroner reports 10 heat related deaths as Southern California endures a four day heat wave reaching 103 degrees. Officials say many elderly people are dying from natural causes aggravated by the heat and the overnight toll rises to 95, prompting off duty staff to be called in.

Los Angeles California Lester Adelson Adelson

Butte Ends Daylight Time As Clocks Return To Standard

Butte returns to standard time Monday at midnight, with residents and businesses adjusting clocks back one hour. The Anaconda Company mines and plants switch to standard time by 7 am Tuesday, and Anaconda observes the change as well after four months of daylight saving.

Butte Anaconda Company Anaconda

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